Winter Activities for the Middle Grades and a FREEBIE

I just moved from Florida to Connecticut and am (kinda) looking forward to a real winter for the first time in my 30-something year old life! With winter comes the opportunity for winter themed activities! I teach at a school where we can say everything except for Christmas! This resource is full "of winter" (and a few Christmas shhh) themed activities for big kids! There are fiction and nonfiction passages, as well as, poetry!

This year I am sharing this resource with students as optional during break. I give it to students and casually mention that there might be a prize for students who complete specific activities. I don't give the entire resource, but focus on activities that will keep their academic juices flowing, and are fun! This resource addresses both!

This year I am giving students the "Bucketlist" above for fun as a part of their winter gift. Are you from a non-snow state? No worries, there's a version for you too! Do you assign work for students over the break? Am I am being too much of Scrooge? Let me know your thoughts. Happy Winter Break!